Περιεχόμενα
Chapter 1- Anatomy and Physiology
Muscles
Muscle Tissues
Properties of muscle tTissue
Bone
The Skelton
Bone as connective tissue
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts
Osteocytes
Cartilage
Ligaments
Tendons
The formation of bone
Bone Growth
Bone remodelling
Bone fractures
Bone shapes
Joints
Movements
Fibrous joints
Cartilaginous joints
Synovial joints
Hinge
Pivot
Ball and socket
Condyloid
Saddle
Gliding
Fixed joints
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 2- Assessment of the musculoskeletal system
Kinesiology
Assessing needs
Bones
Muscles
Joints
Ligaments and tendons
Anatomical terms used in assessment
Principles of assessment
The health history
Biographical data
Current health status
Balance and coordination problems
Past health history
Family history
Review of systems
Psychosocial profile
The physical examination
Method
Carrying out a musculoskeletal physical assessment
Balance
Coordination
Accuracy of movements
Taking limb measurements
Assessing joints and muscles
Abnormal findings
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 3- Osteoarthritis
Arthritis
Pathophysiological changes associated with Osteoarthritis
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Clinical presentation
Clinical investigations and diagnosis
Management
Pharmacological approaches
Intra-articular injections
Surgery
Health teaching
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 4- Osteoporosis
Bone health
Pathophysiological changes associated with osteoporosis.
Fragility fractures
Bone mineral density
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Clinical presentation
Clinical investigations and diagnosis
Management
Treatment of fractures
Health teaching
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 5- Rheumatoid Aarthritis
Autoimmune disorders
Pathophysiological changes associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Clinical presentation
Extra-articular manifestations
Clinical investigations and diagnosis
Management
Health teaching
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 6- Bone cancer
Musculoskeletal Oncology
Pathophysiological changes associated with primary bone cancer.
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Clinical presentation
Grading and staging
Clinical investigations and diagnosis
Management
Health teaching
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 7- Gout
Pathophysiological changes associated with gout.
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Clinical presentation
Complications
Clinical investigations and diagnosis
Management
Comorbidity management
Health teaching
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 8- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pathophysiological changes associated with carpal tunnel syndrome
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Clinical presentation
Clinical investigations and diagnosis
Management
Health teaching
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 1- Anatomy and Physiology
Muscles
Muscle Tissues
Properties of muscle tTissue
Bone
The Skelton
Bone as connective tissue
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts
Osteocytes
Cartilage
Ligaments
Tendons
The formation of bone
Bone Growth
Bone remodelling
Bone fractures
Bone shapes
Joints
Movements
Fibrous joints
Cartilaginous joints
Synovial joints
Hinge
Pivot
Ball and socket
Condyloid
Saddle
Gliding
Fixed joints
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 2- Assessment of the musculoskeletal system
Kinesiology
Assessing needs
Bones
Muscles
Joints
Ligaments and tendons
Anatomical terms used in assessment
Principles of assessment
The health history
Biographical data
Current health status
Balance and coordination problems
Past health history
Family history
Review of systems
Psychosocial profile
The physical examination
Method
Carrying out a musculoskeletal physical assessment
Balance
Coordination
Accuracy of movements
Taking limb measurements
Assessing joints and muscles
Abnormal findings
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 3- Osteoarthritis
Arthritis
Pathophysiological changes associated with Osteoarthritis
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Clinical presentation
Clinical investigations and diagnosis
Management
Pharmacological approaches
Intra-articular injections
Surgery
Health teaching
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 4- Osteoporosis
Bone health
Pathophysiological changes associated with osteoporosis.
Fragility fractures
Bone mineral density
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Clinical presentation
Clinical investigations and diagnosis
Management
Treatment of fractures
Health teaching
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 5- Rheumatoid Aarthritis
Autoimmune disorders
Pathophysiological changes associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Clinical presentation
Extra-articular manifestations
Clinical investigations and diagnosis
Management
Health teaching
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 6- Bone cancer
Musculoskeletal Oncology
Pathophysiological changes associated with primary bone cancer.
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Clinical presentation
Grading and staging
Clinical investigations and diagnosis
Management
Health teaching
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 7- Gout
Pathophysiological changes associated with gout.
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Clinical presentation
Complications
Clinical investigations and diagnosis
Management
Comorbidity management
Health teaching
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
Chapter 8- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pathophysiological changes associated with carpal tunnel syndrome
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Clinical presentation
Clinical investigations and diagnosis
Management
Health teaching
Conclusion
References
Glossary of terms
MCQs
